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Windows 7: Microsoft Silverlight Update KB2977218

I have two machines. On my gaming rig Silverlight updates were previously hidden so I don't get offered them now, whereas on my work machine (basically used for browsing, Office 2010 and Adobe reader, I don't do any programming) I didn't hide a previous Silverlight update (can't remember why), so the new update is on offer. I see it provides a new version of Silverlight.

I prefer not to risk updates that I don't need, so I'd be grateful for any thoughts on this.

Well,, Silverlight is a powerful development tool for creating engaging, interactive user experiences for Web and mobile applications. Silverlight is a free plug-in, powered by the .NET framework and compatible with multiple browsers, devices and operating systems, bringing a new level of interactivity wherever the Web works.

If you use SKY GO, NETFLIX or BT Sport (UK subscribers to these services) or some other online streaming services TAKE A BACKUP FIRST as a new update of Silverlight might cause these applications to fail. It's particularly annoying with SKY GO as you are only allowed a very limited number of changes per month and a re-install of Windows -- even on the same machine will count as a change. An IMAGE restore works OK though.

So I'd back the system up and THEN update Silverlight --if your streaming services fail then simply restore the old image.

Microsoft Silverlight Update KB2977218

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Why there's no 64-bit Silverlight from Microsoft... yet
This might also answer why there's no 64-bit plug-in for Adobe Flash (yet) as well :eek: